- Harding University is a private school while University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UA Fort Smith) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- Harding University has more expensive tuition of $24,888 than UA Fort Smith ($13,770).
- UA Fort Smith is larger with 5,379 students than Harding University (4,805 students).
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| #1 in Arkansas | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Searcy, AR | Location | Fort Smith, AR |
| Known as | UA Fort Smith | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $24,888 | Undergraduate | $6,906 Arkansas residents $13,770 out-of-state |
| $13,684 | Graduate | $7,608 Arkansas residents $11,910 out-of-state |
| $12,751 | Financial Aid | $7,558 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 72.12% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 64.77% | Yield | |
| 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,805 | Total Students | 5,379 |
| 3,523 | Undergraduate | 5,335 |
| 1,282 | Graduate | 44 |
| 819 | Online Enrollment | 1,004 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 42% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $47,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,818) $4,208 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,818 average annual costs | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 303 Full-time 116 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 113 Part-time |
| 808 Full-time 173 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 506 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| $67,459 for Faculties $45,031 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,094 for Faculties $46,992 Part-time |